Father Smith then left the jail to convey this message to A. W. Babbitt, who was at Macedonia.
6 p.m.—Copied witnesses' names and mittimus.
Dr. Bernhisel brought the following:—
The Governor's Suggestions to the Jailor.
I would advise the jailor to keep the Messrs. Smith in the room in which I found them this morning, unless a closer confinement should be clearly necessary to prevent an escape.
THOMAS FORD,
Governor and Commander in-Chief.
June 26th, 1844.
6:15 p.m.—Received the following letter from William Clayton:—
Letter:—William Clayton to Joseph Smith—Conditions in Nauvoo.
NAUVOO, June 26, 1844.
DEAR PRESIDENT,—
I write this line to inform you that Mr. Marsh, who lives down the river, and of whom you have had corn, pork, etc., has sent word if you want any bail he is ready for one to any amount; and further, that he has got some corn left which he wants you to have, lest the mob get it. (We will endeavor to obtain it.)
They have already taken two loads, but he has charged them a dollar a bushel for it.
The Amaranth has just landed at the foot of Main Street, and unloaded 200 bbls. flour,—95 for Mr. Kimball, and the balance for Bryant.
Captain Singleton, who came at the head of the police this morning, is sending a request to the Governor to call them home. He says he finds no difficulties to settle here, but there is plenty to settle at home. He furthermore says that while the police were at Carthage they were treated as soldiers, but since they came to Nauvoo they have been treated as gentlemen.
The company all got home safe and well last night.
A messenger is about to start forthwith to Judge Thomas.
All is peace in Nauvoo. Many threats keep coming that the mob are determined to attack the city in your absence, but we have no fears.
With fervency and true friendship, I remain yours eternally,
WILLIAM CLAYTON.
This letter was sent from Nauvoo by Joel S. Miles. Joseph instructed Cahoon to return to Nauvoo with all haste, and fetch a number of documents for the promised trial.
Twenty-five minutes to 7.—Sent a message to Counselor Woods to get subpoenas for Samuel James, Edward Hunter, and Philip B. Lewis, with instructions to bring with them the papers that they carried to the Governor at Springfield, and which the Governor had not seen, as he had started for Carthage before they arrived at Springfield.
Fifteen minutes to 8.—Supper.
Militia Council meeting at Carthage.